Mardi Gras 2023
Line up
Too Phat Brass Band
Too Phat Brass Band is a high-powered musical group based in Greensboro, North Carolina that brings the vibrant energy and spirit of New Orleans’ second line parades and music to audiences around North Carolina and beyond. Too Phat Brass Band is a diverse group of talented musicians who share a passion for honoring and celebrating the rich cultural traditions of New Orleans.
Too Phat Brass Band has quickly become known for their infectious sound, electrifying performances, and commitment to keeping the spirit of New Orleans music alive. The band’s full lineup includes trumpets, trombones, saxophones, sousaphones, bass, drums, vocals, and more.
With a repertoire that spans everything from traditional brass band music to jazz, funk, and hip-hop, Too Phat Brass Band is known for their ability to get audiences up and moving. With lineups ranging from five to twelve-piece ensembles, whether performing at festivals, weddings, or corporate events, the band’s high-energy shows are always a crowd-pleaser. For booking and info, email toophatbrass@gmail.com.
Bandemic
Bandemic, an elite and professional rock’n’roll goodtime cover band, plays a diverse and eclectic set that will thrill and titillate all who hear. Audiences groove, boot-stomp, headbang and sing their way to a great night everywhere they go! Bandemic’s core is it’s commitment to strong vocals, shredding guitars, and a rockin’ rhythm section. The band’s original quartet of Ken (Vocals), Katie (Drums), Bill (Guitar/Vocal) and MJ (Guitar/Vocal) birthed the band in early 2020 at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, playing yard shows for homebound families during quarantine. As the world opened back up, they took the show to local bars, clubs and festivals, and now can be found around the Triad in all your favorite brew pubs and watering holes.
These amazing dance performers from Charlotte NC, they will be bringing the New Orleans flair to the triad. The NC Brazilian Arts Project was founded in 2016 by Brazilian culture aficionados in the Charlotte and the Triangle areas. The NCBAP works toward fulfilling their dreams of deepening their knowledge and sharing their passion of Brazilian movement forms such as samba, samba reggae, afro-brazilian dance, capoeira, maculelê and percussion.
Based out of Winston-Salem, NC, Brother Pearl is a well-oiled rock and roll machine made to move you. These local legends will be rocking out the Castle stage all night. If you haven’t seen them live before you are in for a real treat.
Coming Back Again! Stray volts brings a high energy interactive show that will blow you away. Don’t miss this opportunity to party with them on the Pavillion Stage.
Mona Loverly
HeadSpin is a creative collective of performing goddesses based out of NC. Let us light up your night at the Castle with our stunning LED and fire performances!
Having a passion for simple and tasty meals, Gnam Gnam’s is all about quality and uniqueness with lots of flavors. We are a Greensboro-based company that prepares meals at small local events, Air Shows, and huge concerts around the East Coast. With a variety of menus, our goal is always to make sure that every meal is “yummy yummy in your tummy”.
Menu For Our Show:
Booth 1
8” Personal Pizza
- Cheese
- Pepperoni
- Veggie (Mushroom, Onions & Peppers)
- Supreme
Char-Grilled Hot Dogs (1/4 lb All-Beef)
Booth 2
Char-Grilled Hamburgers
- Cheeseburger
- Bacon Burger
- Western Burger
Char-Grilled Hot Dogs (1/4 lb All-Beef)
Chicken Bites
- Sauces: BBQ, Jerk & Buffalo
Sandwiches
- Shrimp PoBoy’s
- BBQ Pork
Seasoned Fries
- Cheese Fries
- Loaded Fries – Pork or Bacon
Nachos
- Cheese
- Taco
- Bacon
Castle Mardi Gras’s only Spanking Booth crewed by Mr. McSpanky and Fetish After Dark’s professional dominant’s from across the Carolinas. With 3 spanking areas, over 80 toys to choose from, and some of the top fetish performers on the east coast, you’ve got plenty of options to warm your buns. You can also get beautifully made toys of your own from McSpanky’s Floggers or sexy Fetish After Dark merchandise. This is the only fully interactive performance at Mardi Gras Masquerade, so get a selfie with the hottest show in town.
Danger Angel grinduated from the Salomé Cabaret Burlesque Academy, class of 2019. He is a member of the Flamingo Revue and was a featured performer at Dragon*con burlesque in 2021. He has been cosplaying since 2009, practices martial arts and loves the creative outlet through costuming, performance and movement that burlesque allows him. Channeling his inner patronus (a magical honeybadger), he plans to live up to his name sake and bring the most dangerously #blessed performances to the stage. Equal parts silliness and sexiness, prepare to get a full serving of the ole Razzle Dazzle!!
Triad Health Project promotes sexual health and justice through radical care, love, and equity while working to free our community from HIV, its stigma, and root causes. Our vision is to see a future free from HIV.
Karol Helms Aerialist and Pole Performer
From Charlotte, Karol is a multi-talented performer who has become a favorite at the castle. She will certainly bring the heat to the Mardi Gras!
Ivy Sublime is a burlesque performer and model based out of Durham, North Carolina. She has performed in live shows across the Southeast, and recently, making her mark within the digital sphere. With the allure of a tigress and elegance of a swan, Ivy will enchant you with her acts inspired by surrealism and fantasy. Always armed with elaborate costuming and wild theatrics, Ivy is sure to razzle, dazzle, and mystify – she is the Subliminal Seductress!
Franki Boom-Boom is the founder of Grave Dancers burlesque and pretty much created the burly scene in Roanoke, VA. She took her history in traditional belly dance, pin up modeling and love of all things spooky ooky to create the boom-boom she is today. She has made her way up and down the east coast and performed in festivals and horror cons such as Heavy Rebel Weekender, Days of the Dead and Helloween Fest. Now the founding member of the first Burlesque Collaborative for those who dance outside the box Out of Body burlesque.
Gourmet getaway is a eco-conscious, black female owned edible concept. Life is full of stress and things trying to bring you down, sometimes you need a little getaway and food is the perfect vehicle. Driven by a passion for cannabis and culinary exploration we strive to bring you the best of these two worlds. We take pride in creating a professional yet familiar vibe, sure to make you feel like a part of our community. With simple recipes that feel like home featuring innovative twists you will enjoy your own personal Gourmet Getaway with us.
The Salem Organic Supply
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